Grisha Martirosyan & Siphokazi Molteno lead Calgary Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’

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Calgary Opera is set to close its season with Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville.” The production, which is set to be performed at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from April 18 – 24, 2026, will star Grisha Martirosyan, Siphokazi Molteno, John Tessier, Dion Mazerolle, and Adam Lau. Daniela Musca conducts the production by Elizabeth Tarhan. In a statement Stepkowski Tarhan {…}

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Calgary Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season

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Calgary Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Puccini’s “Tosca” opens the season with Jonathan Brandani conducting and Joshua Borths directing. The production features the Calgary Opera Chorus, Cantaré Children’s Choir, and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Performance Dates: Oct. 16 – 24, 2026 Calgary Opera’s family-friendly offering, Seymour Barab’s “Pied Piper,” is performed at the Mamdani Opera Centre. The production features members of {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present ‘Hansel and Gretel’

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Calgary Opera is set to present Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The opera will be performed between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 2026 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and will be directed by Brenna Corner. In a statement the director said, “This production is particularly special as it is so visually exciting. The Trouts have designed a world where design {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

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Calgary Opera is set to present “Little Red Riding Hood,” the famously funny, bite-sized opera by Seymour Barab. The one-hour family favorite brings a playful twist to the classic fairytale, making it the perfect introduction to opera for young audiences. Mieko Ouchi, Stage Director of this production, who is also a Canadian actress, playwright, and director, said, “I am thrilled {…}

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Calgary Opera to Open Season with ‘Madama Butterfly’

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Calgary Opera is set to open its 2025-26 season with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The opera will be performed on Nov. 1, 2 & 7, 2025, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, and will be directed by acclaimed stage director Mo Zhou and conducted by Calgary Opera’s Artistic Director Jonathan Brandani. In a statement, Stage Director Mo Zhou said, “Set in {…}

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Calgary Opera Names New McPhee Artist Development Program Manager

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Calgary Opera has named Tara Laberge as the New McPhee Artist Development Program Manager. She will take over starting on Sept. 1, 2025. Laberge is a performer, educator, and adjudicator, and will be charged with the McPhee Artist Development Program, which supports young artists and bridges the gap between academic training and progressional careers for up to eight singers per {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ & ‘Gianni Schicchi’

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Calgary Opera is set to present a double bill featuring “Bluebeard’s Castle” and “Gianni Schicchi.” The operas will be presented at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on April 5, 9, and 11, 2025. Bartók’s work will star Giuseppe Altomare and Sara Gartland while Puccini’s opera will include Giuseppe Altomare, Kirsten LeBlanc, Christopher Oglesby, and Marianne Cornetti. Jonathan Brandani conducts the production by Alain Gauthier. In {…}

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Yasko Sato, Carolyn Sproul, Simone Osbourne, Grisha Martirosyan, Siphokazi Molteno Headline Calgary Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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Calgary Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Opening the season is “Madama Butterfly” starring Yasko Sato, Matthew White, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, and Phillip Addis. Mo Zhou directs and Jonathan Brandani condudcts. Performance Dates: Nov. 1 – 7, 2025 “Little Red Riding Hood” gets a showcase at Mamdani Opera Centre. Performance Dates: Nov. 28 – Dec. 7, 2025 Then comes “Hansel and Gretel.” {…}

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Calgary Opera to Present Hollywood-Themed Production of ‘Don Pasquale’

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Calgary Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” The opera, which is set to be performed on Feb. 1, 5, and 7, 2025, will be showcased in a Hollywood cinematic production at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The all-Canadian cast will include John Fanning in his role debut as Don Pasquale, Lucia Cesaroni as Norina, John Tessier as Ernesto, {…}

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Grisha Martirosyan & Siphokazi Molteno lead Calgary Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’

Calgary Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season

Calgary Opera to Present ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Calgary Opera to Present ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

Calgary Opera to Open Season with ‘Madama Butterfly’

Calgary Opera Names New McPhee Artist Development Program Manager

Calgary Opera to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ & ‘Gianni Schicchi’

Yasko Sato, Carolyn Sproul, Simone Osbourne, Grisha Martirosyan, Siphokazi Molteno Headline Calgary Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Calgary Opera to Present Hollywood-Themed Production of ‘Don Pasquale’